Bangor businesses call it getting slammed: swarms of high school basketball fans come pouring through their doors during the state tournament, bringing a welcomed economic boost during the winter months. Read More
Keep up with the latest schedule and scores from the 2020 Maine high school basketball tournament. Read More
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, plans to open a facility to hold people suspected of immigration violations in an industrial building in Scarborough, according to an email obtained by the Bangor Daily News. Read More
A Morse High School class ring, lost in Portland in the fall of 1973, just turned up under 8 inches of soil in a Finnish forest. How it got there is a mystery that began 47 years ago on Valentine's Day. Read More
A southern Maine hospital broke federal rules last year when it allowed two doctors who were not licensed in the state to participate in surgeries. Read More
Russell Dole has written a very interesting novel titled In Search Of Honor Book II: Bowdoin, published by North Country Press. I was very impressed with the details of life that Russell included in this story, from what folks had for dinner to the difficulties of traveling in Maine. Many… Read More
The University of Maine alumni association will be presenting me with an award on April 24. Here is the information: 2020 Alumni Achievement Award Winners Announced … Read More
Maine is home to 51 animals that are currently listed as Endangered or Threatened by the state or federal government. Read More
One man was taken to a Portland hospital for treatment, while the other was treated at the scene and released, Old Orchard Beach police said. Read More
Everyone should take a few minutes to clear off their vehicles, regardless of whether the law requires it. That’s the responsible thing to do. Read More
Amy Vachon deserves a raise. Ken Ralph, make it rain today! Yes, I know she still has two years left on her contract. And I am aware that her team is one game under .500 at 13-14. But I say she still should get some more cash thrown her way… Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
